• Preschool Storytime

    Join us for storytime where we'll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This storytime is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.

  • Adult Coloring Party

    Join us to relax and color in the library Meeting Room. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

  • Coffee & Conversation-POSTPONED

    Join us for a lotus flower lantern craft workshop lead virtually by the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project. Because supplies are limited, RSVP is required for this event.

  • Snacks in the Stacks

    Join us downstairs in the children's area for some snacks, then listen to the first chapter of a book and take a copy home to keep! Registration not required, limit...

  • Adult Take & Make Craft Giveaway

    Our next Adult Take and Make Craft give away is today! Drop by anytime today to pick up a craft bag kit, limit two per patron while supplies last.

  • Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag

    Kids! Join us for another grab and go craft bag event. Stop by the children's desks to pick up a craft bag. No registration required, craft bags are available while...

  • Songs and Stories

    Join us every Wednesday at 10:00AM for songs, rhymes, singing and dancing! This storytime is aimed at kids 0-4 with a caregiver, but all children are welcome.

  • Reader’s Ink Book Club

    We read a new book each month and discuss together on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Ottumwa Public Library. Ask at the Circulation desk for this month's...

  • Preschool Storytime

    Join us for storytime where we'll be reading stories, singing, rhyming, and doing a craft. This storytime is aimed at children aged 3-5 but older or younger children are welcome.

  • Teen craft club

    Teens and tweens! Join us in the meeting room on the third Friday of each month for crafts! No registration required.

  • Kids Mosaic Poster Construction

    Kids and families!  The library has a poster with a secret design!  Come place stickers in the right spots and figure out what the picture is! Open to all kids...